1966 - September - What was Goldbanks?

 

"Thursday, September 1, 1966

Dear Diary,

Got up somewhere between 11 & 11:30. Mum was in a bitchy mood again this a.m. Went to Otis Bros with Mary. Had a coke in 5 & 10. Bill White actually talks to me now (ever since he heard me tell Paul that Dennis only likes to make out in the bushes with me). I visited Joanie for a while. Carol Mafiola & Janet Green stopped by. Had a coke in 5 & 10 and another in Fantasia's. Jack was working but was too busy to talk. Watched tv after supper. From 11:30 to 1 am straightened out my scrapbook.      Bye" 

I thought the comment about the bushes was bad! But 3 cokes in a couple of hours! No wonder I had a weight problem!

"Friday, September 2, 1966

Dear Diary,

No babysitting today. Cleaned up bedroom. Took care of Jody & Chris who're sick while Mum was shopping. Visited Joanie. Stopped by at the Hullys & went downstairs to our old house. Didn't remember it all. Went to Harry's after supper. Met Diane & Joanie who had Kenny (only 7 mons.) Saw Dennis Vello. Walked Mary home. Had coke in 5 & 10. Saw Paul. Went to Hullys till 9:20. Dad picked us up. Watched U.N.C.L.E. Came to bed. Nite"

"Saturday, September 3, 1966

Dear Diary,

Frank ... was at work today. I don't like him. He bought Linda & I pizza & coke for lunch. Went to the Square with Mary & Patty. Had a coke in the 5 & 10. Was talking to Bill Whyte & Marie. Went to our old house on Green St. The Devereaux moved out & Aunt Nelly's moving in. Went to Marshall's with the Hullys. Didn't buy anything. Watched tv till 1:30? Nite-Nite"

"Sunday, September 4, 1966

Dear Diary,

It was a nice, rainy, wet, cold day. Went to 11:45 Mass. Saw Alice's Uncle Richard. Haven't seen him in ages ...  Went to see 'Glass Bottom Boat' & 'Made in Paris' with Joanie & Mary. Movies were pretty good.  Walked Joanie home. Finally got home about 10. Went to Navins till 11. Came home & watched tv. Saw 'Mein Kampf.' It's about Hitler. It was quite good. Tomorrow's Labor Day so I don't have to work.  Bye"

"Monday, September 5, 1966

Labor Day

Dear Diary,

Helped Sister Gregory Anne today. Joanie, Mary & I then proceeded to Mrs Vello's (we didn't want to go into McManus' with Mary, Birdie, et al. Joanie came up after supper & we 2 walked to Frank's. On the way back we ran into Brian, who tagged along with us. We dropped by Vello's. Dennis S & Dennis V came in a few minutes later ..."

"Dear Mary Ellen,                                                September 6 

    Sorry it's taken me so long to write but during this last month I've been busy getting everything ready for my holidays in a couple of days time. 

    Next Thursday I leave for Melbourne and I will be spending a couple of days there before leaving on a bus tour. This tour will include most places between Melbourne and Northern Queensland. It will last 25 days and I will get back to Cohuna at about midnight on October the 9th and start work again the next day.

    In the last month I've been doing every possible thing from baby sitting (I've finally taken it up) to doing odd jobs so I can earn extra money. I've already paid the $270.00 for the trip but need extra spending money and so far I've only got about $70.00.

    Today I also received a parcel from you and the day is just beautiful. Also thanks for that lovely little purse and the guide maps and the terrific postcards. They're all really fab, and thanks a million for them. 

    As my space is limited I will have to answer your last letter next time. I hope you don't mind the delay, but I promise I'll answer it in the first week I get back from my holidays. I'll also send you some postcards I get while I'm away and also some photos which I hope to take. So until this time next month I'll close and please give my regards to your family; hope there all feeling well and hope you are too.

                                                                    Love, Mary"

"Tuesday, September 6, 1966

Dear Diary,

Got up about 11. Took care of Jimmy, Chris, & Jody while Mum was in Boston. She bought me two pairs of pants - beige & black. Brian Armstrong called me during supper. He wanted Joanie & me to go to Dennis Vello's. Mary, Carol, & Janet came by & we went to Frank's. Brian was here when we got back. Joanie came a while later. All of us ('cept Janet) went to Vello's. Dennis likes Joanie & vice versa. We walked her & Mary home. He & Brian walked Patty & me home. Nite"

Wednesday, September 7, 1966

Dear Diary,

Went babysitting at 8:45. No one came visiting today although Dennis V & Brian said last nite that they'd come over. Didn't have anything to eat over there 'cept 1 milk dud. Got paid $18. Got home about 6:45. Watched tv all nite. 'The Munroes,' a new series starring Mike Anderson Jr (groovy) & Barbara Hershey (neat) is great, 'The Man Who Never Was' starring Robert Lansing doesn't strike my fancy. I'm all ready for school altho I hate the thought of it. Bye"

So I was giving those Gebhart kids lunch - odd that I was writing I had nothing to eat. 

"Thursday, September 8, 1966

Dear Diary,

Got up at 7:30 and I was still almost late for the 9 a.m. Mass. Mon. Houlihan said it as usual - Fr Barletta had to tell him what to do - he's really too old, ought to retire. My homeroom teacher is Sr Rose Patricia - she's new. She seems nice. There's 26 girls in the room, but not 1 boy. May Bob (Sr Mary Robert) decided it would be better if all the boys were in 1 classroom. So now they're all in the business homeroom. Watched tv, listened to records & went to the Sq this afternoon & tonite.             Bye."

"Friday, September 9, 1966

Dear Diary,

I wish it was June 10 & my summer vacation was just beginning. Have homework in almost every subject. Sr Florentia didn't strike my fancy. Sr Rory Pat (Sr Rose Patrice) seems a lot like Greg (Sr Gregory Ann.) Went to Boston with Joanie this p.m. Exchanged a pair of beige corduroy pants for a royal blue. Saw Srs Marie de Montfort & Greg in Harvard Sq. Went to Hullys. Went babysitting for Eileen. Her kids all have brogues now after their trip to Ireland. Got $3. Bye"

"Saturday, September 10, 1966

Dear Dairy,

Sandy was at work today. A bit of a disappointment as I hoped Paul would be there. Took care of Jody this afternoon. Went to Goldbanks. Saw Eddie. He nodded hello. Unless I'm with Joanie or someone he knows well, he doesn't usually say anything to me. But he honks his horn if he passes me. After supper said goodbye to Chris (he's leaving tomorrow) ... Bye"

"Sunday, September 11, 1966                    Chris went to the seminary 

Dear Diary,                                                    at 8 am. I sure miss him.

Great day! After going to the 11:45 Mass, Patty & I went to see the WASP and the USS Croaker (a submarine) with the Hullys. The aircraft carrier was huge. It wasn't too exciting as we'd been on the USS Forrestal. Hannie took our pix with a crew member. The sub was terrific! It seemed rather small, but it was great. Joanie & I had on dresses, & going thru the hatches (or whatever the doors are called) was rather hard. Talked to 2 crew men who said they had pet alligators. Hannie took our pix with 2 WASP crew members in front of the sub. Saw Torpedoes in the sub. It was great but cramped.     Bye" 

"Monday, September 12, 1966

Dear Diary,

Crummy day at school. Loaded down with homework. Started at 6:30. Went till 8:30. Started again at 9:45 & went to 11. Still not through. Bought stuff for school (including a school bag.) Raked leaves. 'Lawman' is on Ch 5 now at 5:30. (Started today.) Watched 'Rat Patrol' - great! Saw last part of 'Felony Squad' - seems ok. "Road west' didn't get off to a very exciting start. Bye"

Tuesday, September 13, 1966

Dear Diary,

An uneventful day. In school I had to write the two precis (1st one & revision) that I did for homework on the board. Sr Rose Patrice told me mine was almost excellent. She only made 2 corrections - eliminating 1 adjective & grouping 4 sent(ences) into 2 compound sentences. Picked Joanne up at the Hullys since Mum was at polls. Stopped at 5&10. Saw Paul. He's still working there. Joanie has said that he quit or was fired. Watched the Girl from UNCLE & the Rounders - OK. Not as much homework, but enough.     Nite"

My mother worked at the polls during all the elections for years while we were young. She eventually went back to work when Joanne was in  junior high maybe?

"Wednesday, September 14, 1966

Dear Diary,

Nothing new at school. There's no boys in my room, it's something of a privilege to have one sit near you. Had Sully behind me today. Marie is going to Chicago tomorrow. I think it was her birthday today. It was also Mum's. Bought her a cake & some nylons. Mary & I went to the library & bought the stuff on the way home. Mum & Jody were walking up Spring St having come out of the parking space. So Mary & I took Mt Auburn St. Saw Ronnie. Hardly recognized him. He said HELLO first.        Nite"

"Thursday, September 15, 1966

Dear Diary,

Nothing new or exciting happening at school. Joanie went to the Vello's right after school, to see if Stinky was coming out this weekend, so Mary & I walked over with her ... I think the only reason that she likes Dennis is because he can introduce her to Stinky. Poor Dennis. He seems to have fallen hard for her. Saw Frank & Frank Pannessi tonight. Also saw Eddie this after(noon.)      Nite"

"Saturday, September 17, 1966

Dear Diary,

I was dead tired this am. Only got 4 hours sleep. (Babysat for Gebharts until 3:40 am - got $5.) Richard was at the office today. Don't like him. We were locked out - the key wouldn't work. After half an hour Richard kicked in the cellar door. Got out about 2:10. Fell asleep at home & slept till 5:00. Went to the Griffin's at 7:15. There were 5 there tonite - Ellen, Theresa, John, Arthur & Jimmy (Mary Cooney's boy, he's 4.) They weren't too bad ... Joanie had to take care of Jimmy, Chris & Jody. Patty was babysitting & Johnny was at the Club.  Nite"

Johnny used to check coats if there was something going on at the Hibernians. 

"Sunday, September 18, 1966

Dear Diary,

 Went to 11:45 Mass. Wore my new suit (one I bought at Marshall's) - it's really nice. Walked home with Mary Navin. After dinner I met Elaine & Janet (Greene.) We went to Navins & then to Frank's & Drugstore ... Came back here & listened to records. Patty, Mary, & I had pizza. Went to schoolyard & had a smoke. Saw kids from Fellowship. Finally got home about 8:30. Finished homework & ironed. Watched the FBI. Goodnight."

"The Old Meets The New In Old Milwaukee

This brewery wagon which delivered beer to Milwaukee's thirsty citizens before the days of the motor truck is no longer in regular service. It is still used by the Pabst Brewing Company for special events and in parades, however."

" Hi,

This is a nice place. We toured it on Fri. We were in Chicago on Thurs.

                                                                                        Marie"

"Monday, September 19, 1966

Dear Diary,

An uneventful day. Went to 5&10 with Susan Cook. She's got a new boyfriend (Mike.) I think she is almost 17. Ironed, watched tv, & did some homework this after. After 'Lawman' & after supper did homework about an hour & a half till 7:30. Watched the 'Monkees,' 'Iron Horse' - so-so, 'Rat Patrol' - great, Felony Squad - good, 'Peyton Place' - Constance had a boy. Did homework. Came to bed.                                                                                                          Goodnight."

"Tuesday, September 20, 1966

Dear Diary,

After school I had a coke in the 5&10 with Susan Cook. Marie was working. I don't think Billy 'Whyte" works there now. Haven't seen him for ages. Liz Craig is going to be working there, I think. Don't know if I'd want to work there. Today was Mary Navin's birthday. Going to get her & Joanie records. Did homework till 8:30. Ironed & watched tv. Came up to put up my hair at 10:40.                        See ya"

"Wednesday, September 21, 1966

Dear Diary,

It was uneventful again today. The only thing is that most of the time Rose Patrice calls on me I can't answer her. With a slip of the tongue I let Sr Renee know that Sr Mary Robert's nickname is May Bob. Also told her that Sr Rose P's was Rory Pat (my nickname for her.) Mary & Joanie & I went to Record Shop & I bought them each a record (they picked them out.) It started raining as we were heading toward the Sq. Mary & I were drenched when we got home. Watched the Monroes - good.                                                                                 Nite-nite"                                                                                                               

                                                                                            

"Thursday, September 22, 1966

Dear Diary,

Woke up at 8 a bit late. Nothing new. Had a math test but didn't do too well, I don't think. Took care of Joanne, raked, went to store, got Christine, got things in out of rain. Very busy. Went to Goldbanks. Saw Eddie. He said 'hi' I think. He kept looking at me as if he expected me to say something, which I didn't. Had to wait there for Patty who was in Sunnybrook Farm with the money. Watched tv.     Goodnite"

"Friday, September 23, 1966

Dear Diary,

Nothing new at school except that Marcia Durkin turns around and talks to me. Had a coke at Butler's (Drugstore) with Susan Cook & Rosa Garcia. Went to the store & listened to the records. Washed & put up my hair during Tarzan & T.H.E. Cat & Laredo. Laredo isn't as good as last year. Jay came down with Johnny. They're going out tomorrow night & tried to persuade Pete Bythewood to take someone, but he wouldn't. Can't imagine why. He's very good-looking. Boys!!???                                                                                                     Bye"

"Saturday, September 24, 1966

Dear Diary,

Great day at work!! Paul McCaffrey was there. Poor dear had an awful cough & cold (sigh.) Told me he gave all the councillors at camp my tel no. They all thought Patty was about 15. It was great!! Went to Marie's about 7:15. Liz didn't show up until 8:25. It was a great surprise! She didn't suspect a thing - it was quite good. Went to Dickie's at 12:15. Got home about 2. Patty was there since 9.   Nite"

"Sunday, September 25, 1966

Dear Diary,

Went to 11:45 Mass. Joanie came up about 2. We listened to records until 3:15, at which time she went to Fellowship, & Mary, Patty, & I went to Harvard Sq. We walked around Harvard university including the dorms. They are real neat. Got back about 6. Went to Hullys and got Diane. We walked Mary home. Met Joanie & we 4 went to McManus'.                                                     Nite"

"Monday, September 26, 1966

Dear Diary,

 Rose Patrice told me after school she had a bone to pick with me. Seems Renee told her about 'May Bob' & 'Rory Pat.' But Renee thought I had said 'Roaring Pat.' I tried to explain but put my foot further down my throat. Went to Goldbanks & Drugstore with Christine, Jody, & Kevin Dickie. New boy works in Drugstore - nice kid. At first glance he reminds me of the Bol Jaggers' drummer whom Joanie & Diane had seen in the Sq. Went to dancing school at 6:30 at D.A.V. Hall. Watched 'Rat Patrol' & 'Felony Squad' - former was great.             Bye!"

                                                           

"My Jesus have mercy on the soul of 

Alfred J McNamara

Died September 27, 1966

O Gentlest Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in purgatory, have mercy on the soul of Thy departed servant. Be not severe in Thy Judgment but let some drops of Thy Precious Blood fall upon the devouring flames and do Thou O merciful Savior send Thy angels to conduct Thy departed servant to a place of refreshment, light and peace. Amen

May the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Donald J MacDonald

Funeral Home270 Main Street

Watertown 72, Mass.

Watertown 4-4700"

Mr McNamara was Carol and Janet's father - they are the ones who lived on the corner of Main and Chestnut Streets across from St Pat's Church since I was a baby.

"Tuesday, September 27, 1966

Dear Diary,

This damn cold is terrible. All day long I'm sniffling & snuffling & blowing my nose. Mary Power asked me to write a homily for our Bible Vigil on Pentecost. I agreed thinking it would be easy, but it took nearly an hour, & I still don't think it's right. Walked home with Hannie & went with her to get her glasses fixed. Went to Sq with Mary Navin. Watched Lawman. Did English & French from 6:15 to 8:30. Went to Frank's with Mary & Kathy. Chris called up the Navins. I really miss him. Didn't watch any tv tonite! A miracle!        Nite"

"Wednesday, September 28, 1966

Dear Diary,

The Bible Vigil turned out pretty good. Rose Patrice liked. Went to 9B to see Mary & Joanie also Sr Renee but (Sr.) Clarisse was there. Went to Star Market with Joanne. Had to stop at Goldbanks. So we went by the Baptist Church. Ronnie, Donnie & someone else were playing football in back. I think Ronnie waved, I'm not sure. Did homework till 8. Watched 'Monroes' - good. Mum went to Sunnybrook Farm at 8:30 & Ronnie was there!            Bye"

I can't remember where Goldbanks was or why we would go there.

"Thursday, September 29, 1966

Dear Diary,

Was elected Treasurer of 11A. Nominated by Lizzie & seconded by Claire Milmore no less. The 2 Junior classes were combined. Mike Fitzgerald - Pres; Linda Mahoney - VP ( I was nominated for that too - lost by 6 votes); Sandra Mosca - Sec; & Paul Regan - Treas. I'm sort of an assistant. Lost the office to Paul by 2 votes - 15-13 (-9-11.) Had a coke in 5 & 10 with Marie. Lizzie was working. Maureen (Stinehart) might quite her job there. I'd like to get it. Watched 'Jericho' - great, esp John Leyton.                Bye"

"Friday, September 30, 1966

Dear Diary,

Only eventful happenings were my playing Amanda in 'Glass Menagerie' & Rose Patrice catching me chewing gum. Made me write 'I shall not chew gum in school' - 25 times. Went to Mr McNamara's wake ... Went to Goldbanks with Mary & had a coke in Drugstore. Ronnie, Donnie, John Wolfe & Richard Scalzi (?) were playing football in the church yard. We had walked by when Ronnie came dashing out to the sidewalk & yelled 'I missed the ball!' to attract our attention. He attracted mine. We exchanged glances, nods, & smiles. I still like him.                                                                                                         Bye"

1966 - August - teenage angst

 "Monday, August 1, 1966

Dear Diary,

Went babysitting for Gebhart's at 8:40. Joanie came up about 11 with Adam & Elizabeth. Joanie, Mary, & I are thinking of giving a cookout & inviting Donnie, Eddie, Paul, Dennis, Ronnie, Dottie, & Brian. It will be in my backyard. Eddie et al passed us tonite about 8:30. We were heading down Church St. & they passed us. They went up Fayette St & almost ran us down on Palfrey St. That was the last we saw of them."

"Tuesday, August 2, 1966

Dear Diary,

I was rudely awaken at 9:45 this am by some shattering blast from a passing truck. Joanie was standing in the doorway staring at me. I took Jody & Christine to Polly's to keep Joanie company. I came home about 12:30. I went to Mary Powers at 2:30 and stayed till 4:00. I went to see Joanie till 5. I gave Mary Navin a ride home on Patty's bike which I had with me. Mary's been grounded for the rest of the week because she forgot to get stuff at the store last night - Nite"

"Wednesday, August 3, 1966

Dear Diary,

Went babysitting at 8:40. Took Mike & Lisa (Gebhart) to Polly's. Smoked a few cigarettes with Joanie & Mary. I don't like smoking very much. We left about 3. Had to give kids a bath. Mrs Gebhart asked me to clean up the place a little because it had been an awful sight on Monday - the one day I cleaned it up. Went bike riding with Joanie. Saw Donnie & Eddie on the way home from Mac's. Later Joanie invited them to a barbecue we were giving.                                    Good-night"

"S 292    Oddicombe Beach from Bobbacombe Beach, Torquay"

"Paignton

Devons golden Playground"

Postmarked "Paignton Devon ... 4 Aug 1966"

"Daignton 4/8 - 66

Thanks for your letter. I am in England for a mount and I like it very much. I go to school here 2 hours a day and learn English. End of next week I am going to London for 3 days and then I will want back to Sweden. We have a wonderful beach here and lots to do in the evening. Hej from Ninni" 

"Thursday, August 4, 1966

Dear Diary,

Terrible Day! I was forced to get up at 10 because Mum went to have her hair done. Did dishes & picked up living & dining rooms. She came home & we had a row because I was watching TV. She was simply bitchy the rest of the day. I went bike-riding with Joanie. Saw Eddie, et al at Victory Field. We went to Ma's & rode down Palfrey hill. On the way to Common St Spa (Frank's) the chain to my bike broke.                                                                         Nite"

My grandmother - Ma - lived in McSherry Gardens Elderly Housing on Waverley Ave. She was in a first floor apartment on the left side. I always wanted to live there when I was old. I think Laura and Ann, our neighbors from the house in front on Green Street had had that apartment before Ma. We often went by there - she made rolls on Saturdays - we would go and pick them up - maybe go to the store for her. My father's friend Maurice Sheehan was on the Housing Authority and probably got her into the apartment. It's all who you know!

"Friday, August 5, 1966

Dear Diary,

Went babysitting at Gebhart's till 3:30. Saw my ice cream friend. Debbie Darnell was up there too. So I talked with her. Joanie & Mary went to Boston at 3. Was I mad. After supper the 3 of us got cokes & ran into Elaine Gambone. We were terrible to her. Went babysitting for Dickies at 8:30. Joanie, Mary, Diane & Patty were all over. Missed seeing Eddie's new car. It's a red convertible with a black top. Got home about 3:30 (?) Got $4.                                             Bye"

I don't remember Elaine Gambone, but I am wincing as I read that we were mean to her - I am so sorry for that.

"Saturday, August 6, 1966

Dear Diary,

Went to work as usual. Sandy rode a bike from Cambridge or Somerville. Going to get my check in the mail. Got home about 2. Stayed home & watched TV all afternoon & evening. Sat on the front porch to see if Eddie would drive by in his new car. He didn't. Might go to Boston tomorrow. Got to lose weight. Gained 10 lbs since school ended. I'm going to see if I can loose a few before I go to the doctor. I'm not doing too well.                                         Nite-Nite"

"Sunday, August 7, 1966

Dear Diary,

Went to 11:45 Mass with Joanie. Her, Mary, & I were going to go to Fall River to see the USS Massachusetts, but we walked by Eddie's house, and didn't get back in time. Went bike-riding with Dennis Staires (Eddie's brother,) Joanie, Mary & Elaine. Went to Andover-Newton Theological College. It's about 4 miles each way. I think Joanie was a bit jealous because I had a coke & was about to open a door & Dennis opened it & scared me terribly. So he walked about with his arm on my shoulder for about 5 minutes. Later I was walking beside him and our hands kept clashing. We ended up holding hands only Joanie didn't notice. He said "I would have liked to have seen you at Paul's party.                Bye         PS Bought us a pizza. Nice kid."

"Monday, August 8, 1966

Dear Diary,

Went babysitting at 8:45. Mary visited me for about 4 hours - 1-5. Got home 6:20. Joanie & Mary came down. Went bike-riding. (I'm riding a lot & not eating as much, but I still don't lose weight.) Stopped at Ma's. Dennis was at his friend Dennis' house. Came to bed early. Mary & I might ride to Waltham to see Paul."

"Tuesday, August 9, 1966

Dear Diary,

Got up at 10:30. Patty's O.K. now, except she can't do anything rough. Went to Rosemary's to see Joanie. She was mad at me because I locked her in the cellar & sprayed air freshener up her nose & in her mouth. Saw her & Dennis outside 5 & 10. She came up after supper. The 2 of us saw Dennis & his friend. He invited himself up here. He walked her home - arm around her & all. Was I jealous! I've got to make an appointment with Doc Smith so  I can lose 30 lbs.             Nite"

Still worrying about losing weight but drinking plenty of Coke! This weight problem has been a life time obsession with me. Times have changed - large sized women seem so self confident these days. Neve mind spraying Joanie with air freshener!

"Wednesday, August 10, 1966

Dear Diary,

Went babysitting at 8:40. Mary came over about 10. Saw me ice cream man. Mary flipped over him. Couldn't talk to him as he had 2 bitchy girls with him. Mary left about 5. Got home around 6:30. Mrs Gebhart seems interested in the cookout & the kinds of boys I like. Went to Ma's after supper with Joanie, & Mary. Dennis wasn't around. Paul Stiles is working in the 5&10. I hope Joanie gives Mary at least $2.25 for the cookout. I don't want to pay for the whole thing.    Nite"

"Thursday, August 11, 1966

Dear Diary,

Got up at 11. Worked all morning. Went to store. Stopped at 5&10. Saw Paul Stiles. Talked a while as Roberta Green looked on. Mary & Joanie came up after supper. Walked by Brian Armstrong's new house ( 3 or 4 houses down from Ronnie's.) Walked Ronnie over to Don's. Went to Frank's. Fooled around with Frank Pannesi (he works there.) Went to Drugstore & talked with Dennis Sanchez. Stayed at Navin's until 10. Watched TV until 11.             Nite" 

"Friday, August 12, 1966

Dear Diary,

Went babysitting at 8:45. Mary & Peggy (Mary's youngest sister) came over about 2:30. Saw my ice cream man. We talked a bit. He even waved as he left. I walked home with Mary & Peggy (got home about 4:30.) Went to 5 & 10. Saw Paul. Mary had a coke with him while I went to the Star Market. Went bike-riding after supper. Saw Dennis. Went to Dennis Vello's till 9. Went to Navins until 11. Came home & came up to bed.    Nite."

"Saturday, August 13, 1966

Dear Diary,

 Went to work again. After that bought the Beatle's 'Revolver' and Teddy & the Pandas' 'We Can't Go on This Way.' Mary, Joan, & I bicycled 14 miles to where Paul Stiles works. He gave Mary a ride home on Joanie's bike so he wouldn't have to hitchhike. After supper Joanie & I went to see Mrs Vello. She invited Joanie & I to join Civil Air Patrol. Mary came later. Stayed till 10. Went to Murphys or Murrays until 11 with Patty.            Bye"

The Vellos lived on Fayette Street between Spring and Church Streets. The Murphys lived on Marshall Street across Spring Street - Patty babysat a lot for them.

Sunday, August 14, 1966

Dear Diary,

Fabulous day! Went to 6:30 am Mass with Mary & Joanie. We 3 & Paul & Dennis went to Paragon Park on the boat with Fellowship. Dennis & I went on the Roller Coaster, Round-up, Flying Cars & Congo Cruise. During 1st coaster ride he kissed me. Also during the Congo Cruise - 3 times & long. We missed the boat we were supposed to take back. (I was alone with Dennis from 4:30 to 5:00.) Joanie got sick & went home on the first boat. We 4 got 2nd boat. We 4 had pizza, walked to Joanie's & walked to Navins. Gave them good night kisses (4) near Watsons.         Nite"

Postcard of St Bonaventure's Church in Manomet, Plymouth, Massachusetts.

"Hi, Having a wonderful time down here. The weather isn't to good but it's only the first day. Did a little sight seeing today before it started raining. This church on the front is the one we are going to. It's not to far away. See you at the cook-out.

Birdie & Pat (Green)"

The postcard is stamped "Manomet, MA 02345 - Aug 16 - AM - 1966."

"Tuesday, August 16, 1966

Dear Diary,

Slept till 12. Went to visit Joanie with Mary. Had a few sneak smokes. Left about 4:45. After supper went to Hully's & borrowed Diane's Guitar Lessons book to take to Gebharts. Had a frappe in Drugstore. Bothered John Short. Watched tv. Oh, yes. Saw Dennis about 5. He was on his way home. He went down Marshall to get to Franklin. I wonder if ours was a one nite romance! I don't really care. I have to stop acting boy crazy. Everyone believes I am!"

Wednesday, August 17, 1966

Dear Diary,

Went to Gebharts about 8:40. Took Lisa and Michael to visit Joanie, Adam & Elizabeth. On the way stopped at Ma's. Stayed at Rosemary's until 5:15. Stopped again at Ma's. When we got to the project Mr & Mrs Gebhart were already there. Went to Hully's after supper. Joanie & I went to Green Meadows & got frappes. Took John to Drugstore. Talked, or rather, bothered John Short. Saw Eddie, Ronnie, & Donnie going to & coming back from the bowling alley. Stayed overnight at Hully's.         Bye"

"Thursday, August 18, 1966

Dear Diary,

Stayed at Huliston's till 12:15. Came home & cleaned up bedroom. Watched TV & read all afternoon. Went to the Wallex at 7:30. Won a round of miniature golf with a score of 57 - par was 42. Lost two strings of bowling to Mary & Joanie. Went roller skating. Fell & ruined my knee.                     Nite.

Had a dream that Mike Smith & I, Paul McCartney & Joanie, & Donnie Buddington & Mary were entertaining sailors."

What kind of dream was that!!

"Boston Red Sox

Grandstand

Sec 22        Row 20        Seat 21

Game No. 58        Aug 19, 1966 Rain Check"

"Friday, August 19, 1966

Dear Diary,

Went babysitting at 8:40. It was roasting. Got paid $16.35. Went to a baseball game after supper - Red Sox vs Twins. Got a pennant & stuff. Got to the Hullys about 10:40. Mary, Patty, & I stopped at McManuses. Walked by Dennis Vello's place. Had a party - all males. Met Stinky - is he handsome!, Bill - the jolly green giant, Alan - took a fancy to Patty, & others. Wanted to go back but Mum said no.                                                                                             Bye"

"Saturday, August 20, 1966

Dear Diary,

It was a busy day at the office today. Linda Roberts is in NY. So I was alone. Sandy wasn't much help, so I called Mary. She came down and rolled coins. We saw Ronnie at the 'W' House of pizza. I like him best of all his crowd. He took some little kids to the store. He'll make a great father. Dottie & he are going steady again. They broke up last Thursday. Saw John Short. Bothered Frank too. Didn't see Dennis tonite. Saw this AM."

"Sunday, August 21, 1966

Dear Diary,

Went to the 10:30 Mass so that I could go to the movies with Mary Power & Maureen Stinehart. We saw 'What's New Pussycat?' - great, and 'What did you do in the war, Daddy?' - Hilarious! Went to McManuses with Joanie, Mary, et al. Aunt Nellie was out. Went to 'W' House again. didn't see Mrs Vello when we walked by. Mary Navin likes Dennis - a bit. She used to dislike him.                 Nite"

"Monday, August 22, 1966

Dear Diary,

Went babysitting at 8:30. Dull, rainy day. The ice cream man didn't come. Diane had a small party - just her, Patty, Joanie, Rita Bertrand, & I were there. Ate, played records, ate, watched tv, and ate. Got home about 10:30. Mr MacEnery wants Maureen Stinehart, Mary Power, & I to write a report on 'What's New Pussycat?' - what was funny about it, what was good about it, & the moral point. Lovely! Finished 'Fanny Hill.' I didn't really like it. All about some dame making out with all these different men.                     Nite"

"Tuesday, August 23, 1966

Dear Diary,

A dull, boring day was today. Slept till 12. Cleaned up room & watched tv and played records all afternoon. Went to Hullys to drop off Diane's birthday present. Went to Frank's. Watched tv. Hit upon an idea for a book. It's about these girls who run a hotel for celebrities, eg Dave Clark 5, Beatles, etc. They live on a deserted island. I'm going to try my book tomorrow & start on the new one.         Nite"

"Wednesday, August 24, 1966

Dear Diary,

Went babysitting at Gebhart's about 8:35. Stayed there all day. The ice cream man came. He wasn't too talkative. Patty rode over on my bike to visit me. Got home about 6. Went to 'Marshall's' in Bedford with Mum, Joannie & Hullys. After 2 hours of looking, I bought a maroon pea jacket - it's great, and a dark violet 2 piece suit. They came to $34.41 - there goes all my summer work. I'm going to buy a winter pea jacket tomorrow, I think.         Bye"

"Thursday, August 25, 1966

Dear Diary,

Got up about 9. Washed my hair & took a shower. Went to Dr Smith's at 2:15. Had to wait about an hour. I'm in good health. He gave me a prescription for pills, and said if I start gaining weight to go back to him. Joanie, Mary, Carol, Diane, Johnny, & I went roller skating, bowling, & played miniature golf. I can finally roller skate. It was great, but I think tonite's the last nite for it.     Nite"

16 years old and on diet pills - and I got them so easily.

"Friday, August 26, 1966

Dear Diary,

The Gebharts arrived at 9 o'clock. About 11:30 I took them, Christine, Jody & Jimmy to Victory. Got paid $15. Went to Boston with Joanie at about 3. Went to Collegiate House to get school uniforms. Went to Square after supper with Mary, Joanie, & Diane. Saw Paul Stiles in 5 & 10. He thinks I'm really in love with Dennis or something. Dennis is a good kid, & I liked him a lot, but after all he's only 15 and I'm 16. Going to Paragon Park Sunday with Moe, Mary, Birdie, et al.  Bye"

"Saturday, August 27, 1966

Dear Diary,

Got out of work at 1:30. Bought a razor kit, powder, mouthwash, etc at 5 & 10. Was going to buy a pair of pants, but none fit my fat legs. Went to Falmouth with Patty & the Hullys at 3:01. Went to Chapaquoit. Visited Janet, then Jerry, Jimmy, Eddie, et al. Ate at the Weathervane. Left about 7:30. Stopped once at a Howard Johnsons. Got home just before 10. Going to Paragon Park tomorrow. Have to go to 6:30 Mass. So 'Good-Nite'"

"Sunday, August 28, 1966

Dear Diary,

Went to 6:30 Mass & left for the Nantucket boat at 8:15. It was a nice ride. Met a boy named Dave (I think) who worked on the boat. Spent the am on the beach. Only went on 3 rides - the roller coaster with Moe, the Congo Cruise & the Crazy Castle with Mary. That part was crummy. Got the 5:30 boat. After a half hour delay we got under way. Arrived in Boston about 8:15. Dr Craig took us to a friend of his boat. Met 2 boys David & Joe - Neat kids. I'm falling asleep.     G'Nite"  

"Monday, August 29, 1966

Dear Diary,

Got up at 12:15. The Gebharts came over at 8:40. Cleaned up my bedroom & loafed about. About 7 o'clock I started getting ready for Chris' party. Mary, Patty, & I gave him a box of trinkets 'to trade with the natives.' Everyone on the Keohane side of the family was there except Kathleen & Jimmy Keohane. We had a good time. The first 2 hours were crummy. Had to have our pictures taken & watched the Hully's movies."

This must have been the party for Chris when he left for the seminary. It was at the old Hibernian building in Watertown. 

"Tuesday, August 30, 1966

Dear Diary,

Got up at 11:45. Cleaned up attic. Went to Boston about 3 with Patty & Mary. Only saw a few (7) sailors in Boston. Went to Roberta Green's cook-out. It was all right. I keep getting the distinct impression that Elizabeth Craig doesn't like me. What the hell! (shrug) Didn't do anything. Got home about 11:40. Watched some tv, came up to bed. 

                                                                                        Bye-y"

"Wednesday, August 31, 1966

Dear Diary,

Got up at 8:15 to greet Gebharts - they didn't arrive until 9:30. Mum & I fought all morning. She was in a bitchy mood. Mary & I walked over to the B F Goodrich store to get sneakers. Saw Eddie Staires in the Drugstore - I got the distinct impression he doesn't like us. Mrs Gebhart got here about 6:45. Mary, Patty, & I went to the Hullys. Went to Fantasia's (Drugstore) - Jack was working, but wasn't in a good mood. Saw Alice Nelligan & Janice O'Hara.         Nite"